Chapter 25~Voice Cracks

The weekend, unfortunately, did not last forever. This may be the only Monday I will ever be excited for, though. Austin is staying with us this week because his Mom has to go on a business trip. So, I get to spend all day, every day with Austin, which is fantastic. Andrew doesn't let us have friends over on school nights, but considering the circumstances, he is making an exception.

My brothers seem to really like Austin. They have even stopped watching every move he makes, well mostly. At this point, they have just accepted the fact that he's not going anywhere and that he isn't another Matt.

"Denver, what do you want to eat? We have time to stop at McDonald's for breakfast," Andrew asks, flipping on his turn signal.

For one in our entire lives, we are not late. I think we need to turn around and try again because something isn't right.

"My usual," I answer him, not even bothering to look up from my phone.

After we all get our food from the window, we pull out and head to school. Ryan hands me my biscuit from his spot in the passenger seat.

"Thank you," I say, taking the biscuit, but halfway through my voice cracks, and Jack starts cracking up.

"Hahaha, looks like our baby brother had his first real voice crack," Jack says while he grabs my checks.

Fuck you, Jack. Sometimes I really want to push him out of the truck window.

I can feel my face heat up. I am so embarrassed, even if it's just with my brothers. I don't like being the center of attention.

"Jack, leave him alone," Andrew says, trying to be authoritative, but he's laughing too hard. You know what, you too, Andrew.

"There more where that came from, little one," Andrew says, giving up on being authoritative.

I feel my face heat up even more. I want to crawl in a hole and die, final verdict.

"Awe I hope it doesn't get too deep, I can't imagine my baby with a deep voice," Ryan says

"I didn't even think of that, I really hope it doesn't," Andrew says, his laughter stopping.

"Let's hope not, little brother, because it would suck if you ended up sounding like The Rock," Jack says, laughing at his own joke.

I don't think I have ever been so glad to see the school building; I want away from my three brothers so bad right now. As soon as Andrew has parked, I'm out of the truck and heading towards the school. I need to find Austin and tell him about my traumatic car ride.

Austin's P.O.V

I really hate mornings; I especially hate the time in the mornings when Denver isn't here. That kid will be late to his own funeral. We always meet at his locker in the morning to get his stuff and so we can always find each other easily. I see Denver walking toward me with his backpack on one shoulder, and coffee in one hand. His cheeks are flushed, and he looks like he could crawl in a hole and die. It better not be something to do with Finn, I'll fucking kill.

"What happened, " I ask soon as he gets to his locker, worried about him.

"My brothers are annoying," he simply says, trying to hide his face with his arm.

Thank god it's not what I thought.

"And why's that pretty boy?" I ask, leaning up against the locker beside his and stealing his coffee.

"My voice cracked," he says in a solemn tone.

I lose it, between his cute attempts to cover his blushing face and his to serious tone. I start laughing. I can't help it.

"Ohh, not you too," He says, groaning and hitting his head on the open locker door.

"No, I'm not laughing at your voice crack. I'm laughing at the way you said it, now stop trying to hide your face. I've seen you blush a billion times," I say as I grab his forearms and push them down to his sides.

"I don't see why it's such a big deal, I mean it was just a voice crack," he says, rolling his eyes, stealing the coffee cup back, taking a drink, and handing it back to me.

"They're just being big brothers. They're supposed to be annoying. It's what they do," I say, rubbing his back.

"I guess so," He says, shutting his locker door after getting his stuff out.

"Look on the bright side. I get to go home with you!" I say, trying to get him to think about something else, because let me tell you, Denver Blake Taylor overthinking about everything.

Eventually, I get his mind to wander to something else. By the time we are walking to first period, he is talking my ear off.

Denver's P.O.V

After school, Austin and I are in my bedroom trying to decide on a movie to watch since we don't have any homework.

"you have to choose this time, Blake, no getting out of it," He says, flopping on my bed.

"You know I hate choosing," I say, groaning, joining him on the bed.

"I know, but I have every time, Your turn," He says, not giving in.

"Fine, let's watch Friends," I say, choosing my favorite show.

"I've never watched that before," Austin says, smiling at me.

"What! You've never watched Friends!? Well, I've found what we are doing this week," I say, already deciding he can't go any longer without watching the show. I would be a terrible friend if I didn't make him watch all ten seasons.

"Okay, pretty boy. Whatever you want to do," He says, automatically agreeing to my plans. Not that he had a choice, he was watching it whether he wanted to or not.

After we get everything set up and the show going, we lay down like we always do. Not far into the episode, he starts playing with my hair, putting me to sleep almost instantly.

Jack's P.O.V

On my way to my room, I look into Denver's room to check on him. I see a sight I never thought I'd see. Denver is laying his head on Austin's chest, and Austin has his arm almost protectively around Denver. Their bodies are so close to one another. Austin's other hand is playing with Denver's dirty blonde hair. To be honest, they are adorable, but my overprotective brother side is starting to kick in. It could be just them watching a movie together, but then again, it could be something more. Either way, I'm gonna have to have a chat with Austin.

A/N ~ Hey guys!! Thank you so much for the request!! (it was sent through messages, so idk if you want it to be unanimous) Until next time💜